Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro Game Test

Okay, so picture this: there's this phone, the Xiaomi Redmi Note 6 Pro. It's not exactly the newest kid on the block, but it's still kicking. And we decided, on a whim, to see if it could still handle some modern mobile games.

I mean, expectations were low. Real low. Like, "will it even *boot* the game?" low. It felt a bit like entering Grandma into a marathon, but with a phone instead.

Round 1: Asphalt 9

First up: Asphalt 9. Now, this game is all about shiny cars and crazy speeds. We figured it might be a bit much for our aging hero.

Surprisingly, it... worked! Sort of. It was like watching a slideshow at times, but those shiny cars still shone, even if they were stuttering. It felt like driving through molasses but the fact that it even loaded was a win!

The phone got a bit warm, understandably. But hey, at least it didn't spontaneously combust. Small victories, right?

Round 2: PUBG Mobile

Next on the chopping block: PUBG Mobile. This is where things could get messy. It's a proper battle royale, and needs some decent power.

We nervously launched the game. And waited. And waited some more. Finally, it loaded, graphics set to the absolute minimum, naturally.

Running around the map felt like wading through treacle. But actually getting a kill? Priceless! It was like winning the lottery after finding a fiver down the back of the sofa.

The best part? Sneaking up on some unsuspecting player with a super-powered phone and taking them down with our trusty, slightly laggy Redmi Note 6 Pro. Sweet, sweet victory.

Round 3: Genshin Impact

Then came the big one: Genshin Impact. This game is beautiful, massive, and demanding. We fully expected the phone to throw in the towel immediately.

You can probably guess what happened. It loaded! Eventually. The frame rate was, shall we say, "artistically low." It was like watching a stop-motion movie.

But the fact that it even ran was a testament to something. Maybe pure stubbornness? Or the developers' optimisation skills?

It wasn’t *playable* in any meaningful sense, but we managed to run around for a few minutes, appreciate the scenery (in slow motion) and marvel at the sheer audacity of the phone.

The Verdict

So, what did we learn? The Redmi Note 6 Pro isn't a gaming powerhouse. Not by a long shot.

But it's a testament to the staying power of budget phones. It’s a reminder that you don't need the latest and greatest to have a little bit of fun.

And sometimes, the most satisfying victories are the ones you achieve with the underdog. Even if that underdog is a slightly dusty, four-year-old phone running Genshin Impact at what feels like five frames per second.

It proved that, even though it's old, it is not obsolete. It even offered some surprisingly funny gameplay!